Helping Hands Food Bank

Basildon

Food hygiene rating 4 / 5 · Good

Squeaky clean

Helping Hands Food Bank scored a 4 out of 5 at its last inspection. Tuck in.

The breakdown

Hygiene Generally satisfactory Confidence in management Good

Last inspected on 21 September 2021 by Basildon.

What does this rating mean?

Helping Hands Food Bank in Basildon has a food hygiene rating of 4 out of 5 (good). On the Food Standards Agency scale, 5 is the best and 0 is the worst. A 4 out of 5 is good. Hygiene standards were found to be good at the last inspection, just short of the top mark.

The rating reflects standards found at the last inspection. It is not a verdict on how the food tastes - it scores how well the business manages food safety. How often a place is inspected depends on its risk: lower-rated and higher-risk businesses are revisited more often than spotless ones.

Where is it?

Lee Chapel North Community Hall,
Ballards Walk,
Basildon,
Essex,
SS15 5HL

Helping Hands Food Bank Hygiene Rating - 4/5

This is the official Food Standards Agency hygiene badge for Helping Hands Food Bank. The data is published by the FSA under the Open Government Licence.

Who inspects Helping Hands Food Bank?

Food hygiene at Helping Hands Food Bank is inspected by Basildon, the local authority responsible for this area. You can reach them at http://www.basildon.gov.uk or [email protected].

Questions about Helping Hands Food Bank

What is Helping Hands Food Bank’s food hygiene rating?

Helping Hands Food Bank has a food hygiene rating of 4 out of 5 (Good), based on its last Food Standards Agency inspection on 21 September 2021.

When was Helping Hands Food Bank last inspected?

Helping Hands Food Bank was last inspected by Basildon on 21 September 2021.

Is a 4 out of 5 hygiene rating good?

A 4 out of 5 is good. Hygiene standards were found to be good at the last inspection, just short of the top mark.

What do the food hygiene scores mean?

The rating combines three checks made on the day of the inspection: how hygienically food is handled, the cleanliness and condition of the premises, and how confident the inspector is that management will keep standards up. A higher overall score, from 0 up to 5, means fewer problems were found.